Delhi Government Emphasizes Rs 25,000 Award for Quick Road Accident Victims
The Delhi government has launched Rah Veer Yojana, a scheme designed to reward Rs 25,000 to those who promptly transport seriously injured road accident victims to hospitals within the 'golden hour'. The top 10 helpers will also receive additional national-level rewards.
Highlights
- •Delhi government introduces a new initiative, Rah Veer Yojana, aimed at reducing road accident deaths.
- •Injured victims must be transported to hospital within the 'golden hour' to stand a chance of survival.
- •Eligible individuals including pedestrians who voluntarily assist will receive a cash reward of Rs 25,000.
- •Top 10 winners will receive an additional reward of Rs 100,000 nationwide.
The Delhi government has announced a new initiative, Rah Veer Yojana, aimed at saving lives by incentivizing quick response to road accident victims, marking the first time it is adopting the central government's Raahveer Scheme.
The scheme will award Rs 25,000 to those who transport seriously injured individuals to the hospital within the 'golden hour' following a road accident. Additionally, the top 10 road heroes recognized annually will receive a national-level reward of Rs 100,000.
The head of Delhi government, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has expressed her commitment to the scheme by promising to reward individuals who assist and transport casualties swiftly and without hesitation, given the fear of legal repercussions.
The Delhi government's move aims at addressing the reluctance of citizens to help accident victims by introducing the Good Samaritan Rules, which offer protection to those who voluntarily assist, mitigating the chances of unnecessary legal conflicts and pressure.
